Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Synthetic Biology, Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology: UTIA

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Biology at the Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology. The role involves bioengineering plants as chassis organisms to perform various functions such as biosensing, developing molecular pesticides and herbicides, and chloroplast engineering. The primary goal is to conceptualize plants as engineered devices capable of complex, non-native functions. Yeast and bacterial systems may be used to validate components or assemble constructs before plant installation. The position requires strong experience in cloning, circuit design, and bioengineering, supported by relevant publications. This is one of three positions being hired and is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Requirements

Post-Doctorate in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, bioengineering or a related field, with official transcript provided as verification.
Publications in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, bioengineering or a related field.
Experience in bioengineering of at least one chassis organism.
Strong experience in cloning, circuit design, and bioengineering with relevant publications to demonstrate their expertise.
Capable of thinking “outside the box”.
Meeting designated deadlines.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Strong publication records
Considerable drive and motivation
Excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Work on bioengineering plants as a chassis to achieve a variety of functions, including biosensing, development of molecular pesticides, development of molecular herbicides, and chloroplast engineering.
Reimagine plants as engineered devices capable of achieving complex non-native functions.